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Naked 16-year-old boy pinned down by 4 officers

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Naked 16-year-old boy pinned down by 4 officers

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Unidentified teen was struck 12 times with baton, tasered and pepper sprayed for seemingly "aggressive behaviour". It was later discovered that the teen has Asperger's. Photo credit to Channel 9 ACA

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The man was dragged from his ute, held down by 3 officers and kicked in the face by another. *Video may containing distressing content to some viewers*

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Updated May 07, 2018 21:02:51

A video posted on Facebook which shows a man being kicked by a police officer while being held on the ground has been referred to Victoria's corruption watchdog, IBAC, Victoria Police has confirmed.

The video shows police dragging a man from a ute on Henry Crescent, in Seaford, in Melbourne's south-east, after what a Victoria Police spokesperson said was a "short pursuit".

In the video, the man is being held on the ground by three officers while another officer is seen kicking him once in the face.

Police sirens are blaring in the background and a man watching it unfold is heard screaming at the officer.

Police said two men had been charged over the incident but it is not clear which is the person seen in the video.

A 22-year-old man from Seaford, in Melbourne's south-east, was charged with recklessly exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving, four counts of endangering life and serious injury, dangerous driving while being pursued and resisting arrest.

He's been remanded in custody.

A Bayswater man, 26, was charged with drug possession and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He's been released on bail.

A woman was released without charge.

Police said the professional standards command reviewed the video and referred the matter to IBAC, the Independent, Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission.

This is the latest in a series of complaints about the actions of police in Victoria.

Four officers were suspended in April after video showed the alleged use of excessive force on two occasions in Melbourne.

In one incident in October 2017, a number of Victoria Police officers dragged a disability pensioner into his front yard, where he was pinned to the ground.

In another, video showed an officer stomping on the back of a handcuffed African-Australian man who had allegedly tried to rob a pharmacy.

First posted May 07, 2018 20:32:01

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Video showing officer kicking pinned man in face referred to corruption watchdog

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Updated May 07, 2018 21:02:51 A video posted on Facebook which shows a man being kicked by a police officer while being held on the ground has been referred to Victoria's corruption watchdog, IBAC, Victoria Police has confirmed.

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Police Brutality is an undercurrent movement that is always campaigning, but comes into the prominent media sphere when an incident sparks controversy. It is about the exploitation and abuse of power by those in an authoritative position.

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Police Brutality is not confined to one geographical location. It can occur in any nation, in any society. If you have been subject to police misconduct contact Legal Aid or a Counselling Service for help

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It is the unwarranted and often excessive use of force by police against civilians. Behaviour can extend to physical or verbal abuse.

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Shooting of Michael Brown, the catalyst for the Ferguson Riots 

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Shooting of Michael Brown, the catalyst for the Ferguson Riots 

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Michael Brown's death led to the Ferguson Riots, after he was shot and killed by white Police Officer Darren Wilson. Photo Credit to Elcardo Anthony

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Nurse Alex Wubbels refused to draw blood from unconscious patient and was subsequently arrested. *Video may containing distressing content to some viewers*

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Arrest of University Hospital nurse Alex Wubbels

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This image sparked major controversy and investigations into power abuse by Police. Uni students protesting were excessively subdued.
Photo Credit to Brian Ngyuen Reuters